Connecticut Sun vs Las Vegas Aces Final Score & Over/Under Result — Aug 20, 2026

Las Vegas had dominated the season series against Connecticut, winning by 32 and then 7 in earlier matchups with combined totals of 195 and 167. This rematch proved more competitive on the scoreboard if not in the final result, as the Aces pulled away to win 101–78, combining for 179 points—a full 10.5 points over the 168.5 market total. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed.

The opening quarter set a frenetic pace, with 49 combined points in Q1 alone. From there, scoring decelerated steadily: Q2 saw 46 combined, Q3 dropped to 43, and Q4 fell to 41, signaling defensive tightening as the game wore on. The first half's 95 combined points already hinted at the over's viability, and the second half's 84 sealed it despite the slower final two quarters. Jackie Young led Las Vegas with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while A'ja Wilson added 20 points with 4 assists. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds off the bench. For Connecticut, Olivia Nelson-Ododa paced the offense with 14 points, while Kennedy Burke and Leila Lacan chipped in 11 each—Burke with 2 rebounds and 2 assists, Lacan with 3 assists. The Sun's recent struggles (averaging 78.6 points over their last 10) showed clearly against Las Vegas's stiffer defense, but an early offensive rhythm pushed the total well past the closing number.